Woman Releases More Than a Dozen Dogs from San Bernardino Shelter
Break-In and Release at 3:30 A.M.
A woman was caught on camera breaking into an animal shelter in the Inland Empire and running off with more than a dozen dogs. According to staff, the woman broke into the shelter on Wednesday morning, releasing 20 of the 300 dogs inside the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter.
Early Morning Break-In
“It appears that someone around 3:30 a.m. had cut the locks at the front gate of the facility and proceeded to cut the locks on about 10 of our kennels and releasing our dogs out into the street,” said Kristine Watson, director of animal services for the City of San Bernardino.
Return and Arrest
Later in the day, the woman returned, claiming to know where the dogs were. “They came back and were asking about additional things like I know where the dogs are,” Watson said. “We said, were you the one that came here and let them go? They said I know where they are.”
Police detained and arrested the woman, but not before she led the staff to a dumpster a few blocks away. A Chihuahua named Louis is still missing, but the other 19 dogs were found and returned to the shelter.
Aftermath and Security Measures
The shelter is increasing security and said that some of the stolen dogs are in the process of being adopted. Police have yet to release the name of the woman who was arrested or her motive.
FAQs
* How many dogs were released from the shelter?
+ 20 dogs were released from the shelter.
* How many dogs are still missing?
+ One Chihuahua named Louis is still missing.
* How many dogs were found and returned to the shelter?
+ 19 dogs were found and returned to the shelter.
* Has the name of the woman who was arrested been released?
+ No, the name of the woman who was arrested has not been released by the police.
* What is the motive behind the break-in and release of the dogs?
+ The motive behind the break-in and release of the dogs is currently unknown.
